Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has sparked debate online after suggesting that Timi Dakolo’s song, “Great Nation,” would have been a better choice for a new national anthem than the old one, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” which was reinstated by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
Adekunle Gold questioned the decision-making process on his social media platform, stating that he believed “Great Nation” would have been a more fitting anthem. His post generated a lot of discussion, with many Nigerians agreeing with his opinion.
Social media users expressed their belief that “Great Nation” would have been a more inspiring and patriotic choice.Some even suggested that the song’s lyrics are “too deep” for the current state of the country.